Virtual reality ecosystems breathe life into a bizarre digital biosphere where players linger for hours, driving a post-release approval of 91 percent across 413 sampled reviews. A towering 94 percent global Steam score cements its status as a surreal masterpiece.
What it's about: Un jeu d’aventure et d’exploration dans une nature sauvage née des profondeurs abyssales d’Internet. Une force inconnue semble peser sur son équilibre. Unissez vos talents à des créatures exotiques pour percer les mystères de cet univers.
In-game
« Within circuits they dance, Paper beasts, mesmerizing, Puzzles and dreams entwined. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 4 h played2« Wtf did I just experience? Eric Chahi made Another World the year I was born. 30 years later he is still making games that I don't understand. I want a pet papyvorus now. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 6 h played1« Wow... just wow. It's short and it's more of an experience than a game, but the visual spectacle and beautiful chaos of physics is mesmerizing. This game is a hidden gem, and I wish I had played it sooner. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 3 h played1« Words can't describe how pretty this is, and the creatures are just fascinating to watch in general. VR needs more experiences like this. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 1 h played1« Ce jeu est sublime !! À essayer tout simplement. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 12 h played« jeu incroyable, on est totalement dépaysé, ambiance tranquille, sans prise de tête, j'ai passé un excellent moment! j'ai lancé le jeu pour ma fille, au final c'est moi qui y ai joué, et je l'ai fini d'une traite. bravo et merci l'équipe! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 6 h played
« I don't understand why this exists. It's just a jumble of nonsensical stuff and i wish i had that hour of my life back. »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 1 h played1« The game is nice but there is a lots of dead time where you have to wait. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 1 h played« ~ I don't know what the attraction was for this "ground breaking" VR game. I did not like it; the graphics and game play both suck, It's boring and pointless. »👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 0 h played« The controls are frustrating. Most of the time, you can't tell whether you are playing the game vs just letting it happen (or worse, only getting in the way). »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 1 h played« Didn't like it. Fells like a tech demo. It took me 2.5 hours to finish. At least I only spent 2 euros on it. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played« Un jeu fantastique et poétique. On progresse dans cet environnement onirique en résolvant des puzzles. Chacun apportant une/des mécanique(s) supplémentaire(s). Une expérience VR à ne pas rater. Un vrai bonheur. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 5 h played
In players' words
« Within circuits they dance, Paper beasts, mesmerizing, Puzzles and dreams entwined. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 4 h played2« I don't understand why this exists. It's just a jumble of nonsensical stuff and i wish i had that hour of my life back. »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 1 h played1« Wtf did I just experience? Eric Chahi made Another World the year I was born. 30 years later he is still making games that I don't understand. I want a pet papyvorus now. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 6 h played1« The game is nice but there is a lots of dead time where you have to wait. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 1 h played« Wow... just wow. It's short and it's more of an experience than a game, but the visual spectacle and beautiful chaos of physics is mesmerizing. This game is a hidden gem, and I wish I had played it sooner. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 3 h played1« ~ I don't know what the attraction was for this "ground breaking" VR game. I did not like it; the graphics and game play both suck, It's boring and pointless. »👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 0 h played« Words can't describe how pretty this is, and the creatures are just fascinating to watch in general. VR needs more experiences like this. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 1 h played1« The controls are frustrating. Most of the time, you can't tell whether you are playing the game vs just letting it happen (or worse, only getting in the way). »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 1 h played« Ce jeu est sublime !! À essayer tout simplement. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 12 h played« Didn't like it. Fells like a tech demo. It took me 2.5 hours to finish. At least I only spent 2 euros on it. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played« jeu incroyable, on est totalement dépaysé, ambiance tranquille, sans prise de tête, j'ai passé un excellent moment! j'ai lancé le jeu pour ma fille, au final c'est moi qui y ai joué, et je l'ai fini d'une traite. bravo et merci l'équipe! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 6 h played« Un jeu fantastique et poétique. On progresse dans cet environnement onirique en résolvant des puzzles. Chacun apportant une/des mécanique(s) supplémentaire(s). Une expérience VR à ne pas rater. Un vrai bonheur. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 5 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=104
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=68
Story / writing
60 % pos · n=45
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=42
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=39
Performance
67 % pos · n=21
Value for money
55 % pos · n=11
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
14 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
104
81
10
13
Graphics / art
68
62
1
5
Story / writing
45
27
8
10
Content / longevity
42
34
2
6
Audio / music
39
38
1
0
Performance
21
14
0
7
Value for money
11
6
1
4
Multiplayer
8
4
0
4
Interface / UX
7
1
0
6
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.
🪤 70 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
59 % (n=64)
2-10h
97 % (n=317)
10-25h
100 % (n=25)
>25h
100 % (n=7)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 11, 2026 · All-time low: €1.99 (Oct 11, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,3 % of players.
A stunning visual and art direction captures the imagination with 62 positive mentions out of 68.
Breathtaking soundscapes pull explorers deeper into the digital wilderness, earning 38 positive mentions out of 39.
Engaging mechanics and puzzle design anchor the adventure, bringing in 81 positive mentions out of 104.
Substantial world content satisfies curious explorers, reflected in 34 positive mentions out of 42.
Weaknesses
Clunky menu navigation disrupts the flow, registering 6 negative mentions out of 7.
Technical performance stumbles for some users, accounting for 7 negative mentions out of 21.
Narrative pacing fails to resonate universally, drawing 10 negative mentions out of 45.
Who is it for?
Virtual reality enthusiasts and art-game aficionados looking for an atmospheric, meditative sandbox to wander through.
Is Paper Beast worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 715 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: A stunning visual and art direction captures the imagination. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Paper Beast delivers a uniquely captivating VR odyssey that transcends traditional gaming boundaries. Despite minor interface friction, its striking aesthetics and immersive simulation easily justify a journey into its digital dunes.
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